How not to make a million New York satire on millionaires
Russell Baker muses on the ill fit of modern wealth and the toll of chasing a million. He skewers the culture of deals lunches and fractions, notes shrinking real luxury, and mocks the island-obsessed plutocrat lifestyle while contrasting past riches with today’s travel and housing costs.
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New York
Park Avenue
New England
Plaza
Paris
Belgravia
Saratoga
Manhattan
Tug of war over another West Virginia legislative session
Editorial notes a dispute between Gov. Arch Moore and lawmakers Del. Farley and Sen. Tonkovich over a second special session. The piece questions who is telling the truth about a request for another session to fix the Freeport Amendment and to address state use tax and hospital insurance. It suggests the controversy reflects West Virginia’s image problems nationally.
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Arch Moore
Gov. Moore
House
George Farley
D-Wood
Senate
Dan Tonkovich
D-Marshall
del. Farley
Sen. Tonkovich
Charleston Daily Mail
Rep. Farley
Freeport
West Virginia
Towne Fair in Princeton Eyes Strong Week of Events
Princeton's Towne Fair, running Tuesday through Sunday, is a community sponsored event built by groups inside and outside Princeton. The program features arts and crafts, a martial arts tournament, a dog show, a 10K run, and other entertainments, reflecting cooperation among local organizations led by Dr. David Najar.
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Princeton
Mercer County Humane Society
Mercer County School System
David Najar
Princeton readers clash over weekend cruising in town
Letters from Sadie Evans and others in Princeton WV challenge Mary Browns Oakvale stance on street cruising. They argue many cruisers come from outside Princeton, demand shared recreation funding, and propose measures from one way streets to cruising taxes. Residents urge broader county solutions and stress family time on weekends.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Mary Brown
Oakvale
Mercer Street
Mary
Eddie
Melanie
Noel
Steve
Joel
Tony
Mercer County
Daily Telegraph Seeks Brief Letters From Readers
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics. Submit with signature, full address, and phone number for consideration for publication.
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Daily Telegraph
Bradley’s tax plan fits bill
George Will analyzes Senator Bill Bradley as a reformist Democrat backing a simplified tax code and lower individual rates. He argues Bradley’s approach reduces statism, shifts power to individuals, and signals a growth oriented Democratic message. Bradley speaks on land, policy, and American Indian interests from the Hart Senate Office Building.
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Washington
Richard Cheney
Wyoming
Bill Bradley
New Jersey
Finance Committee
Bradley
Cato Institute
William Schneider
Michael Barone
Terry Nichols Clark
America
Paul Weaver
Club of Rome Report
U.S
Hart Senate
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W.va
Elizabeth
Secaucus
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
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